Sleep Apnea Statistics

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KnightDreamer
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Sleep Apnea Statistics

Post by KnightDreamer » Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:34 pm

Sleep apnea is prevalent in as many as an estimated 18 million Americans alone. This statistic denotes that approximately 1 in every 15 Americans, or 6.62% of the total American population have a case of sleep apnea. Two to four percent of all Americans have an undiagnosed case of sleep apnea. This accounts for approximately 1 in 50 individuals being undiagnosed.

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Re: Sleep Apnea Statistics

Post by rested gal » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:20 pm

KnightDreamer wrote:Sleep apnea is prevalent in as many as an estimated 18 million Americans alone. This statistic denotes that approximately 1 in every 15 Americans, or 6.62% of the total American population have a case of sleep apnea. Two to four percent of all Americans have an undiagnosed case of sleep apnea. This accounts for approximately 1 in 50 individuals being undiagnosed.
Interesting. I'd bet a much higher percentage -- much higher -- have undiagnosed OSA than the current statistics estimate.
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Re: Sleep Apnea Statistics

Post by Starlette » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:22 pm

Where I work, I know of three people and one up and coming who use cpaps.

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